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The Australian
a day ago
- Sport
- The Australian
Sapphire Coast preview, best bets, inside mail for Sunday, July 27, 2025
A win on their home track would be the perfect end to a career best season for trainers Barbara Joseph and her sons Paul and Matt Jones. The stable set themselves a target of 52 winners for the year and enter the meeting on 51 winners with a strong hand to held them reach their goal. 'I like to set a target of 52 winners, that's a winner a week across the season,' said Paul Jones. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'This is clearly the best season we have had as a partnership but it would be great if we can get that last winner to reach our target.' Jones was extremely happy with the run of Graceful Ellen when a neck second at Narrandera two weeks ago and gives her a great chance to go one better in the Class 2 Handicap (1200m) with stable apprentice Claire Ramsbotham aboard. 'She is a little filly who isn't overly robust but she is really well and I'm very happy with her,' he said. 'Claire rode her very aggressive the other day to suit how Narrandera was playing. 'The two speed horses around her dropped out and she was still fighting out the finish. It was a really good effort. 'She goes into this meeting as one of our best chances.' Although finishing down the track at both runs back from a spell, Jones feels Zouwase can figure prominently when he steps up to a suitable distance in the Class 1 and Maiden Plate (1600m). 'He has just been a bit immature in his action and changes stride two or three times in the straight,' he said. 'I just have to try and convince the jockeys to ride through it and he will hit the line. 'At home he is working very well. Billy (Owen) has ridden him once this week to get a feel for him. 'Walk The Pier is coming off a good win for a new stable and out of stronger races prior to that. He will be hard to beat but stepping up to the mile with the blinkers back on will help Zouwase.' Jones was pleasantly surprised by the debut performance of Texas Star when third behind Sir Franklin and The Main Event at Moruya and expects him to run well again in the Super Maiden Handicap (1200m) despite a wide draw. 'He was giving away a lot of experience but I was very happy with his run behind two pretty nice horses,' Jones said. 'Unfortunately, he has draw out wide so we might have to be a little negative early and try and get across to the rail and sneak some runs. 'I feel when the track is wet there, it's better to be closer to the rail as you turn into the straight.' Jones was pleased to see Kneel Down draw a good gate in the opening event, the Maiden Plate (1000m) after wide draws impacted on his two runs at Moruya. 'He drew well at his first start and was beaten a head but he drew wide at his next two starts where he had to be ridden backwards,' he said. We have freshened him up and blinkers on and his work on Tuesday was excellent.' Jones said She's High Society is ready to run a big race first-up in the Benchmark 58 Handicap (1200m) despite not having a barrier trial or jumpout. 'With a lack of barrier trials jumpouts, we have given her eight or nine gallops to get her ready and she is working the house down,' he said. 'She drawn well and if she can hang on the back of Sir Franklin, I think she can run in the top three.' ADAM SHERRY'S TOP SELECTIONS BEST BET Race 4 No.3: WALK THE PIER Debuted for a new stable with a big win last start. The one to beat again. NEXT BEST Race 5 No.6: LONDON STAR Came from a long way back when runner-up to Walk The Pier. Can go one better. BEST VALUE Race 3 No.4: GRACEFUL ELLEN Game effort for second after a tough run last time out. Placed both runs here. QUADDIE Race 4: 3, 4 Race 5: 6, 11 Race 6: 2, 3, 6, 7 Race 7: 1, 2, 3 Billy Owen has three good chances at the Sapphire Coast. Picture: Getty Images JOCKEY TO FOLLOW BILLY OWEN has three rides and all are capable of winning. WORTH A RISK Race 7 No.6: MONNIE Every chance last start and only battled away. May want further. INSIDE MAIL – SAPPHIRE COAST RACE 1: Eden Tyrepower Country Boosted Mdn Plate 1000m YOUR MAGIC (3) was spelled after dropping out to last on debut here in December. Resumed with a handy second to I Show Speed on the Acton at Canberra on July 4. Visors on and can go one better. KNEEL DOWN (1) is better than his last two starts after drawing wide gates. Was a head second on debut over 1100m at Nowra. Blinkers go on and drawn to get an ideal run. SMOLENSKI (8) is a first starter by Farnan. Was good after sitting wide when third to Exiled Prince and sixth to Duke Of Bronte in his two Goulburn trials. Bet: Your Magic to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 2: South Coast Fish Processors Country Boosted (Bm58) 1200m DENI GAL (2) has had a long campaign but continues to race well. Appreciated a drop in grade to storm home and win at Moruya last Monday. In the same grade is a winner at this track and distance. SIR FRANKLIN (1) finished runner-up in his first four starts including on debut here over 1000m behind Southern Deel. Rewarded for his form with an all-the-way win from The Main Event at Moruya on July 11. SHE'S HIGH SOCIETY (9) scored a nice win from Zoutemus over 1000m here back in December. Only two runs last prep after some bad luck. Will make her presence felt. Bet: Deni Gal to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 3: Arv Caravans Hcp (C2) 1200m GRACEFUL ELLEN (4) kicked off her campaign with a narrow win at Bathurst after being taken wider on the turn. Raced up on speed and kept fight when a neck second to Sundrop who had the sit on her at Barrandera last start. ALOTTOSAY (2) ran three consecutive placings to start her career including a long neck second to Throw One In here before breaking through with a nice win at Nowra on Apr 20. Resumed with a barn storming win from Winnie Fortune at Moruya on July 11. TIMELESS GRACE (5) won well on debut at Wagga but disappointed at Moruya last start. Blinkers go on. Bet: Graceful Ellen each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 4: Eden Sport & Rec Club Plate (C1) 1600m WALK THE PIER (3) had some handy provincial form including a debut second to Correon at Kembla before changing stable and scoring a three length win from London Star at Moruya. Drawn well and can go back-to-back. ZOUWASE (4) was beaten as favourite first-up over 1435m at Moruya then raced-wide without cover over 1400m at Narrandera. Will appreciate the step up to 1600m. Stepped up to 1600m third-up here last campaign and scored a big win from Ideelic. Blinkers back on and can bounce back. PLAYFUL PUZZLE (8) won nicely at Queanbeyan two runs back before getting second on protest at Moruya. Bet: Walk The Pier to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 5: Great Southern Inn Mdn Plate 1400m LONDON STAR (6) sat second chasing Badhatharry and kept fighting to a length second at Wagga. Was bumped at the start and settled near last before running on strongly along the rails to finish second behind Walk The Pier. SABLONNEUSE (11) was a handy third in his Kembla trial and debuted with a fourth to Gooloo Bucky at Moruya. Will take improvement from the run. CLOSETHEDOORDARCY (4) has finished runner-up in three of her last five starts including a nose second to Chebici at Queanbeyan. Her two recent failures have been on heavy tracks. Bet: London Star to win ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 6: South Coast Timber Eden Cup (Bm66) 1400m MISS STALWART (7) ran home strongly to beat Tom Cruising here on June 8 then got a long way back and made up some ground when ninth to Donwon at Moruya. Came from a clear last when fifth to all-the-way winner Pretty Vegas and Tonkatsu Goddess at Goulburn last start. CAPITAL HEART (3) was a length-and-a-half third to Donwon at Moruya two starts back but was disappointing in beating just one home behind Your Not The Boss there last start. Drops back in grade. EPAULLO CREED (2) has placed two of his last three. Up in grade but drops 4kg on his last start nose second to East Harlem. Bet: Miss Stalwart each-way ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ RACE 7: Coachman's Motel Eden Super Mdn Hcp 1200m BROOKLYN LIGHTS (1) rolled along in front and just faded in the straight but wasn't disgraced when fifth behind Fleeting Spirit on debut on the Kensington on March 26. Returns from a spell after two nice trials behind Bandi's Boy and Cambar. THE MAIN EVENT (3) returned from a long spell with a string closing run from last of 12 on the corner to finish a three-quarter length second to Sir Franklin over 1010m at Moruya on July 11. Step up to 1200m suits and drawn to settle closer. TEXAN STAR (3) was on debut when coming from the send half of the field to finish third to Sir Franklin. Will be prominent again. Bet: Brooklyn Lights to win
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Matthew Dunn's quest for NSW country trainers premiership gains momentum
Matthew Dunn's hunt for a first NSW Country Trainers Premiership hinges on what shapes as potential swag of winners on this Northern Rivers meeting. Dunn 's tally of winners on country tracks around the state this season is 64, five behind the current leaders Annabel and Rob Archibald. The Master of Murwillumbah and King of the Highway, hasn't been keeping score but now that the Premiership is 'in play', every winner counts for more. 'I didn't even know to be honest,' Dunn said. 'I don't think we have won one before so it would cap off a good season. 'We've had a better season than what it looks because we've had 20-odd meetings cancelled up here this season so we should be well clear of them if those meetings had of gone ahead. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'It would be fantastic if we could (win the Premiership) but I don't think we've got enough time to get five, but hopefully, fingers crossed.' The 2024/25 season ends on July 31. Aside from the sheer size of his win tally, it is Dunn's incredible strike-rate of 28.5 per cent that underpins his epic season. 'Someone else told me that the other day,' Dunn said. 'That's huge, it's getting close to one in three. 'I think that would be the best strike-rate we've had - ever. 'We obviously race a few horses in Brisbane and in Highways but country racing is the lifeblood of the stable. 'Where we're positioned, we are lucky that we've got access to a number of very good tracks on the Northern Rivers and we support those tracks as strongly as we possibly can. 'It would be great to have a stable full of city horses but we don't have that and the fact that we are able to place them so well and get through their grades, it is a real positive there for the stable.' Dunn saddles-up runners in five races here including a half-sister to an Everest winner, a 'nephew' of a Melbourne Cup winner as well as a direct descendant of the immortal Eight Carat. Dunn's 'Everest sibling' is the $510,000 Easter Yearling purchase, Insinuate, who is a Snitzel half-sister to Yes Yes Yes. Part-owned by Widden Stud, Insinuate has a win and three placings in her four runs for Dunn and will look to add another in the Country Boosted Benchmark 58. It's @MattyDunnRacing and @mallyon_andrew again... that's a treble at Murwillumbah! So You Can Torque rounds up his rivals from back in the field. â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) December 13, 2024 'She has been really consistent since coming to me, even though she only got a couple (of runs) left in her before she will pull up stumps at the end of this prep and go and breed a foal. 'They sent her to me hoping to improve her resume a little bit and build up a bank and she's done a good job of it. 'She tries her little heart out every time she goes to the races. Dunn, meanwhile, is also bullish on the chances of Castelvecchio filly and Eight Carat descendant Torque Ti Amo in the Country Boosted Maiden Handicap who was an eye-catcher in the Super Maiden on South Grafton Cup Day. 'The stablemate (Gaylord) that beat her the other day, he obviously had good Sydney form a little while ago before I got him and she (Torque Ti Amo) was excellent,' he said. 'That track raced pretty on-pace most of the carnival she raced against that and I thought the step up in trip would help. 'She's a nice filly. She's got a future.' One of Dunn's other main winning prospects is So You Can Torque in the Class 1 Handicap whose dam is a half-sister to Melbourne Cup winner, Vow And Declare. 'I have got a bit of time for him,' Dunn said. 'He's going to get there but he is a slow learner.' â– â– â– â– â– On Monday week, Peter Robl will be trackside at Fannie Bay on a quest for back-to-back Darwin Cups with the former Sydneysider Hadouken. A one-time Randwick trainer himself and now based on the Gold Coast, Robl will be headed south with Hadouken's four-year-old stablemates National Goal and Princess Shanghai in action south of the Tweed. Bred in Queensland, National Defense's current personal best came at Lismore in February when a close and closing runner-up in a 1310m Super Maiden. His most recent performance was at Murwillumbah on June 26 when clocking in with two behind him in the 12 horse 1200m maiden. 'He's a great chance,' Robl said of the gelding in the Lismore Floor Coverings Maiden Plate. 'I thought he just wasn't ready when he ran first-up, that's why he went back to the trials. 'I think the step-up in distance suits him ideally and he's drawn to probably get a nice run in the box-seat.' ðŸ�Žï¸� Leica Pherrari bolts away late and wins at Gatton! â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) May 9, 2025 National Goal is the fifth foal of the Eagle Farm winning Redoute's Choice mare Moore who holds sibling status to the Bendigo Cup winner, Zupacool. Robl's other runner on the card, Princess Shanghai in the XXXX Gold Maiden Plate, was placed in a 860m maiden at Gatton at her first start under his management in May. That said, the daughter of Nature Strip's sire Nicconi has been underwhelming in her subsequent two but is open to improvement, says the man who booted home four Group 1 winners back in the day. 'She had a few behavioural issues come race-day but I think the step up to 1100m will suit her,' Robl said. 'I think she needs to find the front and find it comfortably so if she can do that, it will give her a chance just to relax and breathe properly which should realistically bring on a better run from her. 'She has ability but she does herself no favours.' Robl, meanwhile, will arrive in Darwin early next week to put the final touches on the 2024 Darwin Cup winner, Hadouken, for his August 4 mission. 'He's shaping up perfectly,' Robl reported 'He'll have a little 900m trial next Tuesday just to top him off for the Cup the following Monday. 'He won the Chief Minister's Cup (last start) which is one of the main lead-ups to the Darwin Cup and he beat Cinque Torri who when we met in the Cup, we are actually going to get weight off him.'
News.com.au
20-07-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Hot Money Monday: Proteomics brings science to racehorse recovery, as animal health booms
New blood test reveals hidden muscle damage in racehorses Proteomics' OxiDx helps trainers spot injuries early and avoid breakdowns ASX-listed stocks with exposure to the animal sector. In the high-octane world of thoroughbred racing, muscle is money. Every gallop, every second shaved off the clock comes down to conditioning, training, and recovery. But what happens when something breaks, and you don't even know it? That's the riddle Proteomics International Laboratories (ASX:PIQ) and its subsidiary OxiDx are solving with a groundbreaking new test that can detect muscle damage in racehorses. Last Monday, Proteomics announced a major update. Its patented OxiDx test has now proven – via peer-reviewed research – that it can track oxidative stress and pinpoint muscle injury in thoroughbred racehorses post-race. In short: trainers and vets now have hard data instead of relying on gut feel. Published in Veterinary Medicine and Science, the study tracked 34 Australian racehorses across seven days after racing. Using a dried blood spot from each horse, the OxiDx test measured thiol-oxidised albumin, a protein biomarker of oxidative stress. The findings were clear: oxidative stress levels peaked two days after a race and stayed elevated for up to five. Some horses took even longer to recover. That variability suggests that one horse might bounce back after 48 hours, while another might still be nursing invisible damage a week later. And if you're a trainer pushing too hard, too soon, that kind of hidden strain can lead to breakdowns. In fact, up to 85% of thoroughbreds suffer at least one injury during their early racing years, many of them muscle-related and many going undiagnosed until it's too late. OxiDx redefines racehorse recovery What makes this test so compelling is its simplicity. Forget MRI scans or expensive ultrasounds, and forget relying on subjective gait assessments or enzyme tests. This is a world-first blood test. Non-invasive, stable, and gives trainers and vets something they've never had before: objective insight into how a horse is actually recovering. 'These exciting results mark a significant milestone in applying the OxiDx test to equine veterinary medicine,' said Proteomics' CEO, Dr Richard Lipscombe. 'OxiDx has the potential to empower trainers to monitor muscle recovery with precision, helping their racehorses achieve peak performance while prioritising equine health and well-being.' This is all about protecting high-value assets. After all, elite racehorses are routinely valued in the millions, and breeding stallions commanding even higher figures. OxiDx seems to have a first-mover foothold in this lucrative corner of the market. If all goes to plan, PIQ said the OxiDx test could be hitting Aussie stables by this time next year, potentially becoming a go-to tool for trainers. Animals are serious business While most of the world has its eye on human medicine, the animal health sector has been galloping ahead, quietly becoming one of the hottest areas in biotech. If you dig into the numbers, animal diagnostics is a actually billion-dollar market that's been growing faster than many areas of human healthcare. The market is driven by rising pet ownership and humanisation, growing demand for livestock productivity, and in this case, the high economic value of performance animals. It's serious business, especially when the animals in question are worth more than most houses. Other animal-relates stocks on the ASX Apiam Animal Health (ASX:AHX) Apiam is Australia's biggest rural and regional vet group, with boots on the ground from dairy farms to dog parks in over 70 locations nationwide. It's got 330-plus vets and a serious logistics backbone - warehouses in four states, national lab networks, and even eCommerce for livestock producers. And now, Apiam is rolling out CoVet, an AI-powered clinical tool that's already making traction in its network. Using voice recognition and smart templates, CoVet takes care of the boring stuff like generating notes and discharging instructions so vets can spend less time typing and more time treating. In June, Apiam appointed seasoned executive Bruce Dixon as interim managing director, following the departure of founding CEO Dr Chris Richards. Mad Paws (ASX:MPA) Mad Paws is Australia's go-to marketplace for pet care, connecting pet owners with trusted sitters, walkers, groomers, and a growing range of pet products and services. Launched in 2014, the company was built to solve the age-old question: 'What do I do with my pet when I'm away?' With 73% of Aussie households already owning pets, and spending over $3,000 per year on dogs alone, the market is big, sticky, and recession-resistant. And with consumer trends like pet humanisation on the rise, Mad Paws could be positioned to ride the wave. Aroa Biosurgery (ASX:ARX) While not directly in the pet or animal business, Aroa's use of ovine tissue put it in a unique position at the intersection of animal-derived innovation and human health. The New Zealand-born medtech company uses something pretty special to help the human body heal - tissue from the forestomach of sheep. Led by vet-turned-founder Dr Brian Ward, Aroa discovered that ovine tissue, particularly the extracellular matrix (ECM), closely mirrors human soft tissue and is packed with over 150 proteins vital to healing. After carefully stripping the tissue of cells and DNA, what's left is a natural scaffold that guides the body to regenerate itself, helping tissue repair in complex wounds. With FDA approvals, global distribution across 50+ countries, and standout clinical results, the company is hitting its stride. At Stockhead we tell it like it is. While Aroa Biosurgery is a Stockhead advertiser at the time of writing, it did not sponsor this article.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Trainers Say This Everyday Activity Is Secretly Amazing for Your Core
Trainers Say This Everyday Activity Is Secretly Amazing for Your Core originally appeared on Parade. While exercises like crunches and sit-ups can effectively target your core and abdominal muscles, they're not exactly anyone's favorite exercises. And they might not even be necessary if you're already doing some other specific movements during your day. After all, many people tend to overlook the fact that there are everyday activities that you may already do (or can do if you're not already) that can activate your midsection and maybe even give you six-pack abs. Although many day-to-day activities target your core muscles, Parade tapped personal trainers to learn even more about the one they deem most effective, best practices to adhere to when performing this daily task to maximize your results, and how to know when (or if) you're overexerting to dive in? 🩺SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week💊 The Everyday Activity That's Secretly Amazing for Your Core, According to Trainers All of our experts agree that carrying (or lifting) a heavy load (especially on one side of your body) is secretly amazing for your core. Carrying groceries serves as an excellent example of this. 'This mimics a farmer's carry [exercise],' explains and trainer at Form Fitness Brooklyn. 'In this exercise, you hold heavy weights in your hands while standing tall and walking."'Your body is going to adapt and activate its deep core stabilizers to keep you staying upright, balanced, and moving [when carrying groceries]," says Alexis Iannucci, NASM, CPT, New York City-based certified personal trainer. 'Without even thinking about it, your core is working overtime to resist rotation and maintain your posture.' She adds that you're working several different core muscles when participating in this activity, including the transverse abdominis (or deep core muscles), obliques and rectus abdominis. To put it simply, movements (or in this case, activities) that cause your core to work to resist force help its muscles grow stronger. Related: While carrying groceries, a child or luggage (especially in one hand) can target your core, there are other everyday activities you shouldn't count out. Holly Roser, NASM, CPT, certified personal trainer and owner of Holly Roser Fitness Studios in New York City and San Francisco, adds that other activities, including walking uphill, can also successfully engage your core. 'Walking uphill requires stabilization of your trunk, causing your core to activate more than walking on flat ground," she says. How to Maximize This Everyday Activity While you don't have to put too much thought into carrying your groceries (if you don't want to), doing so can help you maximize results when it comes to targeting your core. Unless you're seriously in a rush to get your groceries back home, you should focus on taking it slow. 'Most people go through carries as fast as they can, but we end up losing form and not using the core when we speed through it,' explains Jane VanderVoot, NASM, CPT, CFSC, a certified personal trainer and founder of Movement & Mindset. 'Imagine you're walking on the moon and go slowly to get the most bang for your buck." Although you can hold your bags of groceries down at your sides and still see results, Stephen Holt, CSPS, personal trainer at and the owner of 29 Again Custom Fitness, says that you can make the time you spend carrying your groceries even more effective by holding the bags at shoulder level.'The higher (in altitude the weight, the tougher the exercise is,' he 'I'm a Personal Trainer and This Is the One Workout I'll Never, Ever Do' Your form matters (yes, even when carrying groceries). Harvey notes that you should always brace your core as you stand upright and be mindful of not having your feet cross over one another while walking. Vandervoort and Harvey note that even intentionally carrying your groceries once or twice a week can lead to positive and consistent results over time. 'Favoring one side isn't ideal; trying to alternate sides or distributing weight evenly helps prevent asymmetry and imbalances," adds Iannucci. Related: Trainers Are Begging You to Stop Making This Super-Common Exercise Mistake That said, , a Los Angeles-based performance coach and certified personal trainer, notes that you want to ensure you're taking diaphragmatic breaths and are sure not to push your body (especially if it hasn't recovered or is in recovery mode). Roser adds that the same diaphragmatic breaths should go for uphill or incline walking too. Up Next: Sources: Keri Harvey, NASM CPT, a trainer at Form Fitness Brooklyn. Holly Roser, NASM CPT, a certified personal trainer and owner of Holly Roser Fitness Studios in New York City and San Francisco. Alexis Iannucci, NASM CPT, a New York City-based certified personal trainer. Stephen Holt, CSPS, personal trainer at and the owner of 29 Again Custom Fitness. Jane VanderVoort, NASM CPT, CFSC, a certified personal trainer and founder of Movement & Mindset. Keith Hodges, NASM CPT, a Los Angeles-based performance coach and certified personal trainer. Trainers Say This Everyday Activity Is Secretly Amazing for Your Core first appeared on Parade on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
What is the viral 4-2-1 workout method? Here's what you need to know about the fitness split taking over TikTok
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There's always a new workout split trending online, promising better gains, fat loss, or smarter recovery, from the 3-2-1 method to the 6-12-25 method. Now, the 4-2-1 method is having its viral moment on TikTok. This weekly split is designed to help you build muscle, burn fat, and improve mobility. It's simple: four strength days, two cardio sessions, and one day focused on mobility. And while it's all over social media, many trainers have backed this approach for years. The catch is that it asks for seven days of movement with no skipping. If you're curious whether it's worth the hype or just hard, here's everything you need to know. What is the 4-2-1 Method? The 4-2-1 method is a meant to be a simple way to organize your workouts over a week. Here's how it works: 4 days strength: These sessions focus on weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, or resistance training aimed at building muscle. 2 days cardio: These can include steady-state activities like jogging or cycling, or higher-intensity workouts such as HIIT to improve cardiovascular fitness. 1 day mobility: This day is dedicated to activities like yoga, stretching, or recovery exercises to maintain flexibility and support recovery. You can mix and match the order of these workouts to fit your week however you like. When I try the 4-2-1 method myself, I will make sure not to schedule cardio sessions before big strength days because my legs will tire out pretty quickly, especially when using a pair of the best adjustable dumbbells. Why does it work? The 4-2-1 method breaks your week into four strength days, two cardio sessions, and one mobility day, to form a balanced routine that supports muscle building, fat burning, and recovery. Doing seven workouts a week can be demanding, so adjusting intensity or rest as needed is important to keep it manageable. It encourages consistency with daily exercise while mixing things up to help prevent burnout. The inclusion of mobility work is there to aid flexibility and injury prevention, and the flexible schedule lets you fit workouts around your life. That said, doing seven workouts a week can be demanding, so adjusting intensity or rest as needed is important to keep it manageable. I'll be putting the 4-2-1 workout split to the test so I can give you an honest look at how it fits into a real week. More from Tom's Guide Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Don't own a smartwatch? Strava's app update just made phone tracking way better Ditch crunches — try these 5 kettlebell exercises instead to sculpt your abs, strengthen your core and improve balance Forget your age — new study reveals it's never too late to add more healthy years to your life
